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2002 Honda Civic Si

Steering Wheel Installation

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Steering Wheel Installation
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  1. Before installing the steering wheel, make sure the front wheels are aligned straight ahead, then center the cable reel (A). Do this by first rotating the cable reel clockwise until it stops. Then rotate it counterclockwise about three full turns. The arrow mark (B) on the cable reel label point should point straight up.
    Fig 1: Aligning Front Wheels And Centering Cable Reel
    G03705296Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Install the steering wheel on to the steering column shaft, making sure the steering wheel hub (A) engages the pins (B) of the cable reel and tabs (C) of the turn signal canceling sleeve (D). Do not tap on the steering wheel or steering column shaft when installing the steering wheel.
    Fig 2: Making Sure Steering Wheel Hub Engages Pins Of Cable Reel And Tabs Of Turn Signal Canceling Sleeve
    G03705297Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install the steering wheel nut (A) and tighten it to specified torque.
    Fig 3: Installing Steering Wheel Nut
    G03705298Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Connect the cable reel subharness connector (B).
  5. Install the driver's airbag, and confirm that the system is operating properly (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
  6. Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the audio presets.
  7. Without navigation: Reset the clock.
  8. Check the cruise control, radio remote, navigation system, and turn signal canceling for proper operation.
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